Fodor's Expert Review Arlo NoMad

With the Empire State Building just two blocks north, Koreatown a few blocks west, the Flatiron District seven blocks south, and easy access to subway lines, bars, and restaurants, the compact (okay, tiny) but stylish Arlo NoMad is perfectly positioned for the visitor who cares more about proximity and value than floor space and amenities. Rooms feature space-saving design (under-bed storage, no-tub bathrooms, etc.) and trendy decor, but they really are not designed to linger in: get ready and get going, once you have appreciated those floor-to-ceiling Empire State Building views from the Sky Rooms and the popular rooftop bar. Instead of room service, there's a Bodega, a casual Middle Eastern restaurant, and a cocktail bar on the second floor;  and instead of a fitness center, there are gym passes. Excellent events—from cool Sofar Sounds gigs to themed happy hours—solidify Arlo's target on a trendy young crowd, as do the co-working spaces, 12 bunk rooms, and local art.